7.NPA.3.2
 Define
body image, negative and positive
 List factors that influence body image
 Explain the association between selfesteem and body image
 Explore ways to become advocates for
realistic body image
 How
you see yourself when you look in the
mirror or when you picture yourself in your
mind.
 What you believe about your own
appearance (including your memories,
assumptions, and generalizations).
 How you feel about your body, including
your height, shape, and weight.
 How you sense and control your body as you
move. How you feel in your body, not just
about your body.
Source: National Eating Disorders Association
www.NationalEatingDisorders.org
A
distorted perception of your shape-you perceive parts of your body
unlike they really are.
 You are convinced that only other
people are attractive and that your
body size or shape is a sign of
personal failure.
 You feel ashamed, self-conscious, and
anxious about your body.
 You feel uncomfortable and awkward
in your body.
Source: National Eating Disorders Association
www.NationalEatingDisorders.org
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A clear, true perception of your shape--you
see the various parts of your body as they
really are.
You celebrate and appreciate your natural
body shape and you understand that a
person`s physical appearance says very little
about their character and value as a person.
You feel proud and accepting of your unique
body and refuse to spend an unreasonable
amount of time worrying about food, weight,
and calories.
You feel comfortable and confident in your
body.
Source: National Eating Disorders Association
www.NationalEatingDisorders.org
 Parents
 Peers
 Role
Models
 Media
 By
the way, if Barbie were life size:
• She would stand 7 ft 2 inches and have a neck twice
the length of humans.
• Her measurements would be: 39-23-33.
• She would have to walk on all fours in order to move.
 Self
esteem: how you perceive yourself;
what you consider your self-worth
 How are the two related?
• Our culture often tells us our appearance is our
most important quality.
• Media often depicts unachievable standards of
attractiveness for males and females.
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Sure you can!
The first thing to do is recognize that your body is your
own, no matter what shape, size, or color it comes in.
Next, identify which aspects of your appearance you
can realistically change and which you can’t. Everyone
has things about themselves that they can't change and
need to accept — like their height, or their shoe size.
If there are things about yourself that you want to
change and can (such as how fit you are), do this by
making goals for yourself.
When you hear negative comments coming from within
yourself, tell yourself to stop. Try building your selfesteem by giving yourself three compliments every
day.
Source: KidsHealth.org
 What
types of products use physical
qualities within their advertising? (words
like beautiful, thin, strong or images that
emphasize unrealistic body shapes and
sizes)
 Just about all of them!
 For
example:
•Did anyone write down thin or powerful?
•Why do you think these words were used to sell this product?
A
letter
responding to
the Mac ad from
the National
Eating Disorder
Association
 When
you see a Bad Ad, you can do
something about it!
 Bring your friends’ attention to the ad
and find out what they think.
 Don’t buy the product.
 Write a letter to the manufacturer.
 What
is an advocate?
 Someone who is supportive of others
 When giving compliments, focus on
intrinsic (internal) qualities, rather than
extrinsic (external) qualities.
 Don’t participate in bullying; stand up
for the person or both walk away.
 Show respect for the differences in
others.